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IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual October 2001 This manual supports: ThinkPad A20m, A21m, A22m (MT 2628/2633) A20p, A21p, A22p (MT 2629) ThinkPad Dock (MT 3010)
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About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for IBM ThinkPad A20, A21, A22 (MT2628, 2629, 2633), and ThinkPad Dock (MT2631) products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into sections as follows:...
Advise customers to contact the PC Company HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes. Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. Strategy for replacing FRUs...
Important service information Strategy for replacing a hard-disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard-disk drive. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing may have been changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting.
Safety notices Safety notices: multilingual translations In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a page number reference to the appropriate multi-lingual, translated safety notice found in this section. The following safety notices are provided in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish languages. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered-on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other...
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Die Bereitschaftsbatterie, die sich unter dem Diskettenlaufwerk befindet, kann geringe Mengen Nickel und Cadmium enthalten. Sie darf nur durch die Verkaufsstelle oder den IBM Kundendienst ausgetauscht werden. Sie darf nicht zerlegt, wiederaufgeladen, kurzgeschlossen, oder Feuer oder Wasser ausgesetzt werden. Die Batterie kann schwere Verbrennungen oder Verätzungen...
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Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 2) Alcune batterie di riserva contengono una piccola quantità di nichel e cadmio. Non smontarle, ricaricarle, gettarle nel fuoco o nell’acqua né cortocircuitarle. Smaltirle secondo la normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali).
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Safety notices Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack.
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Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 3) Las baterías contienen pequeñas cantidades de níquel. No las desmonte, ni recargue, ni las eche al fuego o al agua ni las cortocircuite. Deséchelas tal como dispone la normativa local. Utilice sólo baterías que se encuentren en la lista de piezas al sustituir la batería.
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Safety notices Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water.
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Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 4) La batteria di supporto e una batteria al litio e puo incendiarsi, esplodere o procurare gravi ustioni. Evitare di ricaricarla, smontarne il connettore polarizzato, smontarla, riscaldarla ad una temperatura superiore ai 100 gradi centigradi, incendiarla o gettarla in acqua.
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Safety notices Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the fluid are present after washing.
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Safety notices Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation.
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Safety notices Safety notice 7 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d’une batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des brûlures corporelles graves.
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Safety notices Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.
Safety information Safety information The following section contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing an IBM mobile computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
Safety information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide. If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem.
Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-IBM alterations. 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
Laser compliance statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device; such as a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. They are also sold separately as options.
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Laser compliance statement When a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive or the other laser product is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à...
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Laser compliance statement Opening the CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive or the other optical storage device could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside those drives. Do not open. Some CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives or the other optical storage devices contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode.
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Laser compliance statement DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Radiação por raio laser ao abrir. Não olhe fixo no feixe de luz, não olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos óticos e evite exposição direta com o feixe de luz.
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Read this first __ 6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Customer’s name and address Note for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was...
3. Turn on the computer. A message appears on the screen: “To start the Product Recovery program, press F11”; or, for Windows XP models, “Press F11 to invoke the IBM Product Recovery program”. Press F11 quickly; this message is displayed for only a few seconds.
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Related service information Creating the service partition: To create the Service Partition and install the preloaded system from the Recovery CD, do the following: To create the Service Partition (SP): 1. Erase all partitions on the hard-disk drive, using FDISK or a similar application.
Related service information Recovery Repair diskette. Make a Recovery Repair diskette and save it for future use. To make a Recovery Repair diskette: 1. Shut down and turn off the computer. 2. Attach the external diskette drive to the computer. 3.
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Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. The SVP must be entered in order to get access to the IBM BIOS Setup Utility and make changes to system configuration settings.
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(B) If an SVP has been set and is known by the servicer: 1. Turn on the computer by pressing and holding F1. 2. Enter the SVP. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu appears. 3. Select Password, using the cursor keys to move down the menu.
Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1. If you press Fn + F3, or the time set on the “LCD off timer” in IBM BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off. v The hard-disk drive motor stops.
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Related service information v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the “Power Management Properties” window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do not set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you when the battery is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically.
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Related service information Note for OS/2 If you are using OS/2 in the default format, HPFS, you cannot create a hibernation file. If you want to use hibernation mode, you will need to reinstall OS/2 with FAT format. In hibernation mode, the following occurs: v The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk.
For some possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility before you run PC-Doctor. On the IBM BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter.
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Checkout guide If an error code appears, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 49. On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter.
Checkout guide 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. To exit the test, select Quit — Exit Diag. To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After executing PC-Doctor, check the system time/date and reset them if needed.
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Checkout guide v “Checking the ac adapter” v “Checking operational charging” v “Checking the battery pack” on page 37 v “Checking the backup battery” on page 37 Checking the ac adapter You are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is used: v If the power problem occurs only when the port replicator is used, replace the port replicator.
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Checkout guide Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than 95% of the total power remains; under this condition the battery pack can charge to 100% of its capacity. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from having a shortened life.
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Checkout guide 3. Remove the battery pack (see “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 ). 4. Remove the backup battery (see “Checking the battery pack” on page 37). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following figure. Red (+) Wire Voltage (V dc)
Product overview Product overview This section presents the following product-unique information: v “Specifications” v “Status indicators” on page 44 v “FRU tests” on page 46 v “Fn key combinations” on page 48 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p series: Feature Description...
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Product overview Feature Description Processor A21p v Mobile Intel ® ® Pentium III processor at ® ™ 850 MHz featuring Intel SpeedStep technology A22m v Mobile Intel ® ® Pentium III processor at ® ™ 800 MHz featuring Intel SpeedStep technology v Mobile Intel ®...
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Product overview Feature Description Diskette drive 1.44 MB (3-mode), 3.5-inch Hard-disk drive A20m/p v 6.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 12.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 18.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 20.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface A21m/p v 10.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 20.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 32.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface A22m/p...
Product overview Status indicators The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: Indicator Meaning 1 Battery Green: The battery is fully charged. Blinking green: The battery has enough power to operate, but is being charged. Orange: The battery power is low.
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Product overview Indicator Meaning 4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key while pressing the NumLk key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is enabled. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press Caps Lock key.
Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem 1.
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3. If the test does not detect the error, run Diagnostics --> Memory Test - Full. 1. Turn on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the power switch. 2. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
Product overview Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Description combination Fn + F1 Reserved. Fn + F2 Reserved. Fn + F3 Turn off the LCD display, leaving the screen blank.
If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 55. Note For an IBM device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes...
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0200 1. Reseat the hard-disk Hard disk error — The hard drive. disk is not working. 2. Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Hard-disk drive. 4. System board. 021x Run interactive tests of the Stuck key —...
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IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 2. System board. 0271 Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to Date and time error — Neither reset the time and date. the date nor the time is set in the computer.
3. System board. Operating system not found. 1. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard-disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. Reseat the hard-disk drive.
Two or more beeps, or a If a mini-PCI Ethernet card is continuous beep. Operating installed, confirm that Alert On System starts successfully. LAN 2 in IBM BIOS Setup Utility is disabled. Three short beeps, pause, 1. DIMM. three more short beeps, and 2.
Symptom-to-FRU index LCD-related symptoms Important The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of dots that are missing, discolored, or always lighted is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.
2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-IBM devices b. Devices attached to the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e.
Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In IBM ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections.
FRU replacement notices v Make sure you use the correct screw. If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque shown in the table. Never use a screw that you removed. Use a new one. Make sure the screws are tightened firmly.
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FRU replacement notices unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. No two computers in the world have the same number. When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows: 1. Install the ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version 1.62, and restart the computer.
Removing and replacing a FRU Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use in removing and replacing a FRU. Be sure to observe the following general rules: 1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery in the parts listing for your computer. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1020 DIMM For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 Note: Loosen the screw 1 , but do not remove it. (continued) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: With the notched end of the DIMM toward the socket, insert the DIMM into the socket, then press it firmly. Pivot the DIMM until it snaps into place. Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1030 Mini PCI adapter For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 Note: Loosen the screw 1 , but do not remove it. (continued) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU For A20m/p, A21m/p series Note: The illustration shows the combo card. Connector (A) is for the LAN feature and (B) is for the modem feature. This slot also supports a Mini PCI modem card or Mini PCI network card. Step 5 depends on the card type.
Removing and replacing a FRU For A22m/p series Note: The illustration shows the combo card. Connector (A) is for the LAN feature and (B) is for the modem feature. This slot also supports a Mini PCI modem card or Mini PCI network card. Step 4 depends on the card type.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1040 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery in the parts listing for your computer. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter Attention Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard-disk drive. The hard-disk drive is sensitive to physical shock. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on the drive if possible.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector is firmly connected. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1060 Ultrabay 2000 device Any of several devices can be inserted into the Ultrabay 2000. The procedure for installing and removing is the same for every device. Note: When you release the switch in step 1 the lever pops out.
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Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 Step Screw (quantity) Torque...
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Removing and replacing a FRU (continued) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: When installing the keyboard, do as follows: 1. Install the new keyboard, following the directions in the figure. Make sure that the keyboard edges, shown in the figure as (A), (B), and (C), are under the frame. 2.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1080 Keyboard CRU insulator For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1090 Hinge cover and clear sheet icon For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1100 Keyboard bezel and speaker For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Cable routing: When replacing the cable, see the preceding figure for its cable routing. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1110 Microphone and speaker cable For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
Removing and replacing a FRU For A22m/p series (speaker cable) When installing: Make sure that you fasten the connector firmly. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1120 Sub card For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1130 PC Card slot assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1140 Fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Installation notice for A21m/p and A22m/p series When installing the fan assembly, apply the thermal grease (05K5751) on the a -part of the fan as shown in the following figure. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1150 Diskette drive For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Notes: 1. The heatpipe A and the screw 1a are for the MT2628-Fxx, Gxx, Pxx, Qxx, Rxx, Sxx, Txx, Xxx, MT2633-Gxx, Txx, and MT2629. Other models do not have them. 2. Step 4 (diskette drive spacer) is only for MT2629. Other models do not have the spacer.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1160 Upper shield For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1170 TV card Note This section is only for MT2628-Fxx,-Gxx, -Sxx,-Txx, MT2633-Gxx,-Txx, and MT2629. Other models do not have the TV card. For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1180 CPU socket and CPU For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1020 DIMM” on page 61 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing the CPU, do as shown in the figure. v Rotate the screw head (A) 180° to the direction of the arrow b to lock the CPU. v When attach the CPU to the socket, do as shown in the step c .
Removing and replacing a FRU 1190 System board and RJ45/11 connector assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1020 DIMM” on page 61 v “1030 Mini PCI adapter” on page 63 v “1040 Backup battery”...
Removing and replacing a FRU Note: Step 4 (thermal rubbers) are only for MT2628-Pxx, -Qxx, -Rxx, -Sxx, -Txx, -Xxx, and MT2629-Hxx, -Uxx. When replacing the system board for those models, remove the thermal rubbers from the removed system board and put them onto the new system board.
Removing and replacing a FRU Thermal rubbers location Before installing the new system board, make sure that the thermal rubbers are placed on the system board as shown in the following figures. For A21m/p series Upper side of the system board Bottom side of the system board For A22m/p series Upper side of the system board...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2010 LCD assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.6 × 2.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2020 Front bezel For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 14.1-in. and 15.0-in. panels Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Note: Only the front bezel for the 15.0-in. XGA TFT (LG) has a identifying mark (V), as in the following figure. For the FRU list, see “15.0-in. XGA TFT (LG)” on page 138. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2030 Inverter card For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2040 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 60 v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page 67 v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 69 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU (continued) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 14.1-in. and 15.0-in. panels Step Screw (quantity) Torque 2628-Fxx, Pxx, M2 × 5.7 mm, 0.245 Nm Rxx, 3xx nylon-coated (4) (2.5 kgfcm) 2628-Exx, Gxx, M2 × 5.7 mm, 0.167 Nm Xxx, Txx and nylon-coated (4) (1.7 kgfcm) 2633-Gxx, Txx, 4xx 2628-Sxx and...
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Removing and replacing a FRU v For the 14-in. LCD, the LCD cable is taped onto the connector. Tear off the tape before disconnecting the LCD cable in step 4 . v The LCD cable for the 15.0-in. UXGA LCD (27L0598) and the LCD cable for the 15.0-in.
Removing and replacing a FRU 3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover Before replacing the PCI cover: There are two types of ThinkPad Dock as follows: v ThinkPad Dock: FRU part no. 08N1546 (PCI cover: FRU part no. 05K6246) v ThinkPad Dock with extension plate: FRU part no. 08N1537 (PCI cover: FRU part no.
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Removing and replacing a FRU Note: Following illustration shows the PCI cover removal of ThinkPad Dock (FRU no. 08N1546.) Do the same procedure for the PCI cover removal of ThinkPad Dock with extension plate (FRU part no. 08N1537.) (Bottom view) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover Note This section is only for the ThinkPad Dock (FRU no. 08N1546.) Top cover and screw kit for ThinkPad Dock (FRU part no. 12P4143) is not available for the ThinkPad Dock with extension plate (FRU part no.
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Removing and replacing a FRU (Bottom view) Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm (8) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Make sure that the system lock key A is set to the Unlock position. Release the front latches in step 3 , and then remove the top cover 4 . For step 5 , see the inside view, shown in the circle.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When replacing the top cover, do the following: v Make sure that the springs placed correctly. v Make sure that the device release lever is seated correctly. (continued) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p...
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Removing and replacing a FRU v Make sure that the release button works correctly. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
Locations Locations Front view System status indicators Battery and standby mode status indicators Built-in stereo speakers PC Card eject button PC Card slots Bay latch Eject button Ultrabay 2000 device Note: The Ultrabay 2000 accepts storage devices, such as a DVD drive or a CD-ROM drive.
Locations Rear view Security keyhole Parallel connector Modem connector Network connector Serial connector External-monitor connector Universal serial bus (USB) connector External-input-device connector Power jack ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
Parts list Parts list A series model matrix The A series includes several models. The following table summarizes the characteristics of each model, to help you determine which FRU in the part list meets your need. Model Mini PCI device adapter A20m (Memory, 64 MB;...
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Parts list Model Mini PCI device adapter A20m (Memory, 64 MB; Video memory, 8 MB) 2628-31x Modem 15.0-in. 12 GB except 31J, 31K 2628-32x except 32J, 32K 2628-31J, 31K, Ethernet 32J, 32K 2628-3Sx, 3Tx Combo (Intel) 2628-3Ax Modem except 3AJ 2628-3Cx except 3CJ 2628-3AJ, 3CJ...
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Parts list Model Mini PCI device adapter A20m (Memory, 64 MB; Video memory, 8 MB) 2628-4Lx Modem 14.1-in. 12 GB 700G 2628-4Sx, 4Tx Combo (Intel) 2628-4Ox — — — 2628-4Wx, 4Xx Combo 12 GB (3Com) 2628-4Hx, 4Ix DVD- Modem 18 GB 2633-41x Modem 12 GB...
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Parts list Model Mini PCI device adapter A21m (Memory, 64 MB; Video memory, 4 MB) 2628-C1x, C2x Modem 12.1-in. 10 GB SVGA 2628-C4x Combo (Intel) 2628-CXx, CYx Combo (3Com) 2628-COx — — — 2628-D1x, D2x Modem 10 GB 700G 2628-D4x Combo (Intel) 2628-DXx, DWx...
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Parts list Model Mini PCI device adapter A21m (Memory, 64 MB; Video memory, 8 MB) 2628-F1x, F2x Modem 15.0-in. 20 GB except F2J 750G 2628-F2J Ethernet 2628-FXx, FWx Combo (3Com) 2628-FSx, FTx Combo (Intel) 2628-FOx — — — 2628-FDC DVD- Modem 20 GB 2628-G1x...
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Parts list Model Mini PCI device adapter A21p (Memory, 128 MB; Video memory, 16 MB) 2629-H1x, H2x DVD- Modem 15.0-in. 32 GB except H2J 850G UXGA 2629-H2J Ehternet 2629-HSx, HTx Combo (Intel) 2629-HXx, HWx Combo (3Com) 2629-HOx — — — A22m (Memory, 64 MB;...
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Parts list Model Mini PCI device adapter A22m (Memory, 64 MB; Video memory, 8 MB) 2628-S1x DVD- Modem 15.0-in. 20 GB excepting S1J 900G SXGA+ 2628-S2x excepting S2J 2628-S1J, S2J Ethernet 2628-SAC Modem 2628-SSx, STx Combo (Intel) 2628-T1x Modem 14.1-in. 30 GB excepting T1J 2628-T2x...
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Parts list Model Mini PCI device adapter A22p (Memory, 128 MB; Video memory, 16 MB) 2629-Y1x CD-R/W Modem 15.0-in. 32 GB except Y1J 900G UXGA 2629-Y2x except Y2J 2629-Y1J, Y2J Ethernet 2629-YSx, YTx Combo (Intel) 2629-YUx, YVx DVD- 2629-U1x CD-R/W Modem except U1J 2629-U2x except U2J...
Parts list Overall ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
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Parts list v Each FRU is available for all types/models, unless specific types or models are given. v The FRUs marked with asterisk are CRUs (customer replacable units). v The FRUs marked with OP are also available as optional FRUs. See “Miscellaneous parts”...
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Parts list Hard-disk drive (18.0 GB), STD OP 27L4073 2628-3JC, 3KC 2629-6xx except 60U Hard-disk drive (20.0 GB), STD OP 27L4075 2628-Qxx, Rxx, Sxx, Xxx, T7x, T8x, TUx, 2629-6Ax, 6Cx, 6Ux, 6Vx Hard-disk drive (20.0 GB), STD OP 27L3427 2628-Fxx, Gxx, Jxx 2633-Gxx Hard-disk drive (20.0 GB), HITACHI OP 08K9533...
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Parts list System board for A21 Video memory 8 MB 08K3264 2628-Gxx, Fxx, 2633-Gxx Video memory 16 MB 08K3265 2629-Hxx System board for A22 without Video memory 26P8104 2628-Sxx Video memory 4 MB 26P8105 2628-Qxx Video memory 4 MB 26P8106 2628-Pxx, Rxx, Xxx Video memory 8 MB 26P8102...
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Parts list CPU, Celeron 500 MHz 08K3149 2628-1xx, 3xx, 47x, 48x CPU, Celeron 550 MHz 08K3211 2628-1Ax, 1Cx, 1Ux, 1Vx, 1ZU, 3Ax, 3Cx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3ZU CPU, Pentium III 500 MHz 10L1415 2628-2xx, Bxx CPU, Pentium III 600 MHz with SpeedStep 08K3213 technology 2628-4Ax, 4Cx, 4Ux, 4Vx, 4ZU...
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Parts list Spacer, diskette drive for 2629 04P3225 Microphone/speaker cable for A20m/A20p, 27L0484 A21m/A21p 2628-1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx, Bxx, Dxx, Exx, Fxx, Gxx 2629-6xx, Dxx, Fxx, Gxx, Hxx 2633-4xx, Gxx Speaker cable for A22m/A22p 27L0601 2628-Cxx, Jxx, Pxx, Qxx, Rxx, Sxx, Txx 2629-Uxx 2633-Txx Keyboard* (see “Keyboard”...
Parts list Keyboard All of the keyboards listed below are CRUs (customer replaceable units.) Language A20m/p A21m/p A22m/p Arabic 02K5051 02K5476 Belgian 02K5045 02K5470 Canadian French 02K5035 02K5456 Chinese, traditional 02K5057 02K5459 Czech 02K5055 02K5480 Danish 02K5042 02K5467 Dutch 02K5039 02K5464 English, U.K.
Parts list Recovery CDs For Windows 98 (A22m) Language Arabic 23P8930 Chinese, Simplified 27P2266 Chinese, Traditional 27P2261 Czech 23P8931 Danish 23P8897 Dutch 23P8904 English, U.S. 23P8892 English, U.K. 23P8893 Finnish 23P8903 French, Canadian 23P8894 French, European 23P8898 German 23P8899 Greek 23P8935 Hebrew 23P8932...
Parts list For Windows 98 (A22p) Language Arabic 23P9062 Arabic (modem enabled) 14P9553 Chinese, Simplified 27P2256 Chinese, Traditional 27P2251 Czech 23P9063 Danish 23P9029 Dutch 23P9036 English, U.S. 14P9569 English, U.K. 14P9582 Finnish 23P9035 French, Canadian 23P9026 French, European 23P9030 German 14P9586 Greek 23P9067...
Parts list For Windows 2000 (A22m) Language Chinese, Simplified 27P2268 Chinese, Traditional 27P2263 For Windows 2000 (A22p) Language Chinese, Simplified 27P2258 Chinese, Traditional 27P2253 For Windows 2000/Windows NT (A22m) Language Arabic 23P9002 Czech 23P9003 Danish 23P8957 Dutch 23P8964 English, U.S. 23P8952 English, U.K.
Parts list For Windows 2000/Windows NT (A22p) Language Arabic 23P9134 Arabic (modem enabled) 14P9558 Czech 23P9135 Danish 23P9089 Dutch 23P9096 English, U.S. 14P9572 English, U.K. 14P9594 Finnish 23P9095 French, Canadian 23P9086 French, European 23P9090 German 23P9091 Greek 23P9139 Hebrew 23P9136 Hungarian 23P9140 Italian...
Parts list Miscellaneous parts Screw kit (including nylon-coated screws): 04P3973 v M2 x 3.6 mm, flat head (3) v M2 x 5.1 mm, flat head (5) v M2 x 5.7 mm, flat head (5) v M2 x 16 mm, bind head (3) v M2.5 x 4.8 mm, flat head (42) v M2.5 x 5.5 mm, flat head (2) v M2.5 x 15 mm, flat head (15)
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Parts list System miscellaneous parts (for A22m/p): 26P9209 v Keyboard stopper v Door, PC card slots v Door, PC card 1 slot v Spring, PC card slots door v Lens, LED hinge v Blank cap, TV connector v Eject knob, Ultrabay 2000 v Lock lever, Ultrabay 2000 v Spring 1, Ultrabay 2000 v Spring 2, Ultrabay 2000...
ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version — 1.62 Note: Download the file from the Web site. Power cords (system) IBM power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that region: For 2-pin power cords: Region Canada, United States of America...
Parts list Power cords (docking station) IBM power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that region: For 3-pin power cords: Region Argentina 36L8868 Australia, New Zealand 75H8988 Canada, Thailand, United States of America 75H8989 Denmark 75H8992...
Notices Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
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Notices ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p...
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Part Number: 23P0896 (1P) P/N: 23P0896...